The mission of the Newmarket Food Pantry is to coordinate the efforts of the community in providing supplementary nutritional support to those in Newmarket and East Gwillimbury areas who, through unemployment, disability or economic marginalization are unable to meet all of their dietary needs on their own.

Blue Door Shelters, located in York Region, provides safe, supportive shelter and services for people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Founded in 1982, they operate three, no-fee, emergency shelters for families, men and youth.